When performing radiologic examinations on patients with chest tubes,
A)remember that the chest drainage system has three compartments: collection chamber,water seal chamber,and suction control chamber.
B)check for the color of the drainage and report any dark red color.
C)the exterior chamber of the assembly must remain lower than the patient's chest level.
D)all of the above are correct.

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Radiographers often perform chest radiography before and after the insertion of chest tubes to ensure proper placement.Chest drainage systems have three compartments to which chest tubes are attached.The exterior assembly of the chest tubes must always remain lower than the patient's chest.Additionally,any change in chest fluid color must be reported.

When Performing Radiologic Examinations on Patients with Chest Tubes